RANS S-10 For Sale

I've finally decided to let
my beloved RANS S-10 Sakota go. Building this airplane was one
of the two greatest and most rewarding experiences of my life
(building my Cobra
was the other). Sadly, a prolonged illness forces the sale of
this wonderful aircraft.

Here are the details:

This RANS S-10 project is for sale. The aircraft was completed
in 1991 and was certified in the Experimental category. It has
accumulated over 260 hours flight time. (More photos below.)

This S-10 is powered by a Rotax 582 with Warp Drive ground-adjustable
composite propeller and electric starter. A custom instrument
panel relocates the instruments and switches to within easy reach
and improves readability.

Unlike S-10's powered by the stock wooden propeller, this S-10
is capable of 130 MPH in level flight, and is much more manageable
during aerobatics as well as normal maneuvering. It is also capable
of an astonishing rate of climb. (See articles listed below
for more information about its flying characteristics.)

The aircraft is currently disassembled and is complete except
for the right wing and windshield.

The aircraft was damaged in an emergency landing after an engine
failure on takeoff. (See articles listed below
for more information about the crash).

Except for the right wing, aileron, and fuselage, all damaged
parts, including landing gear and right side tail surfaces, have
been replaced by parts purchased new from RANS. These parts have
been epoxy coated.

Bent fuselage tubes were replaced by A&P Jim Allen, an
expert welder who previously built several Starduster aerobatic
aircraft from scratch. The fuselage is now stronger than it was
originally, and only fractionally lighter.

Only the onset of my long term illness prevented the reassembly
of this S-10 after Jim's repairs.

At this point the aircraft needs only recovering and reassembly
to be flightworthy again.

Included are a Terra transponder with altitude encoder, full
VFR and engine instrumentation, complete wiring harness, inverted
fuel system, Mikuni pumper carbs, and a Rotax 582 engine. Many
spares are also included, along with a Rotax 532. Both engines
need rebuilding.

I'm open to offers for the complete project.

My brother Nate Hine is handling the sale. Email
Nate or call him at 802-765-4227.